Delivering a Synchronized Shock
7-6 Performing Synchronized Cardioversion
If desired, you may increase or decrease the selected energy level after
pressing
by moving the Energy Select knob until the desired
energy level is displayed. The defibrillator charges to the modified energy
level automatically. Wait until the current charge reaches the selected
energy level before proceeding.
5. Make sure no one is touching the patient or anything connected to the
patient. Call out clearly and loudly "Stand Clear!" Then press .
If you are using external paddles, deliver the shock by pressing and simulta-
neously holding the orange keys on both external paddles.
127( It is important to continue to hold (or the buttons) down until the shock
is delivered. The defibrillator shocks with the next detected R-wave.
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